We know that a man is saved through faith and that without faith it is impossible to please God. We also know that the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom and that there is no fear of God before the eyes of the wicked. Much can be said from scripture to define and […]
The real problem with any message of salvation that depends in any way on the will, works, or wisdom of man, is its low view of God. It changes the glory of the incorruptable God into an image made like unto corruptible man. It sets man on the throne of God and makes The Almighty […]
So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do. Lk. 17:10 “Unprofitable servant”. This is not just a humble way to express one’s service to God. It is literally true. To make a profit is to gain assets as a result of an investment. Since our God is […]
Christ Made Sin “For He hath made Him sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him”. 2 Cor 5:21. Oh, what a great mystery. The sinless Son of God being made sin. We can only stand in awe of this glorious truth. Like everything about […]
“Not unto us O Lord, not unto us, but unto Thy name give glory…” Ps 115:1. There are many messages in the world that promise salvation. Only one gives to God ALL the glory. The gospel of God’s free and sovereign Grace in the glorious person and accomplished work of the Lord Jesus Christ, is […]
“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.” Jn. 1:12-13. Yes, a sinner must “receive” (which […]
Contrary Not Complicated The gospel does not remain a mystery to the natural man because it is complicated. The gospel remains a mystery because it is contrary to everything he believes to be true. It is contrary to his view of God. He will honour God with his lips but believe in his heart in […]
Promise and Call “The PROMISE is unto you and to your children, and to all that are a far off, even as many as the Lord our God shall CALL.” Acts 2:39. Both the promises of God and the call of God are necessary for his glory and for our salvation. The promises of God, without […]
In Christ Why does Paul say that he wanted to found in Christ? It is because Christ is everything God the Father requires, everything God freely gives his people, is IN CHRIST. Colossians 1: 19: For it pleased the Father that IN HIM should all fulness dwell Ephesians 1: 3: [God the Father] “blessed his […]
Circumcision of the Heart Physical circumcision is the cutting away of flesh. Religious circumcision is when men either cut out of their lives fleshly pleasures, or look to fleshly things in hopes of earning favor with God. It is man’s desire to make a fair show in the flesh to avoid suffering persecution for […]